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PS Audio Digital Link III DAC with Cullen circuit upgrade: DL3 Stage IV.Balanced outputs.Brilliant sound.Pick up in Glebe or can post.
The PS Audio LINK at AUD $495 sits right at market for this aging digital transport. Used examples typically trade between AUD $480–510, so this asking price is fair—neither a steal nor inflated. The LINK was discontinued years ago, so you're buying a legacy piece; new digital transports at this performance tier run AUD $800–1200, making used gear here genuinely sensible value if the unit functions properly.
Before committing, verify the USB and S/PDIF outputs work cleanly—these connectors are the failure point after a decade-plus of use. Confirm it powers up without noise from the power supply, and ideally test it into your DAC if possible. Check whether the original power supply is included; replacements run AUD $150+ and third-party options are limited. If the unit has been stored long-term, budget time for a full power-on cycle to stabilize before trusting critical listening.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
PS Audio, a pioneering American hi-fi brand, traces its roots to 1973 when co-founder Paul McGowan launched the company in California alongside Stan Warren. Emerging from the analog golden age, it debuted with a standalone phono preamplifier, reflecting McGowan's early passion for vinyl playback honed through radio station connections and encounters with audio enthusiasts. The brand quickly evolved, embracing digital audio in the 1980s by releasing one of the first high-end CD players, the PS Audio CD-1, soon after Philips and Sony introduced the format.
Today, PS Audio specializes in premium electronics, including power amplifiers, preamplifiers, digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and integrated amplifiers, with a hallmark focus on power conditioning via innovative AC regenerators known as Power Plants. These devices, born from Stan Warren's mid-1980s discovery that oversized transformers enhance audio performance, remain a cornerstone. The lineup also encompasses digital lenses for refining streaming and disc playback, alongside select analog components, though it eschews speakers, headphones, turntables, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, PS Audio commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its bold engineering and unwavering pursuit of musical purity. Celebrating 50 years in 2023, it occupies a niche as an innovator rather than a mass-market player, appealing to buyers who prioritize transformative power delivery and digital refinement in sophisticated systems.
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